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Bob Hemenger

Soulful Sax!

About Me

Bob grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and has played in numerous Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Funk, Jam, Folk, Jazz, and believe it or not...Bluegrass Bands over the last 25 years.He has played the mainstage (as a guest) with: The Victor Wooten Band, KJ Denhert and the New York Unit, Darrell Scott, Peter Rowan, The Wayword Sons w/ Benny Galloway and Vince Herman, The Hot Strings, and Possum Logic.Bob has warmed up for: Chaka Khan, Edgar Winter, Johnny Neel, Styx, Kelly Hunt, Left Over Salmon, North Mississippi Allstars, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.He also played in CMU's Jazz Lab 1 where he backed up: Phil Woods, Bobby Shew, Bill Wattrous, and Doc Severinsen. Bob has joined the talented staff of Victor Wooten's Bass/Nature camps where he teaches how music and nature are connected, wilderness survival, tracking and low ropes activities. He has been lucky enough to also play at the camps with.....all the amazing Wooten Brothers, Beyonce's tour band, Chuck Rainey, Steve Bailey, Adam Nitti, Dave Welsch, Jeff Coffin, and of course Victor WootenHis day job is teaching Special Education and English as a Second Language . He lives with his beautiful wife and two kids on a river in southwest Colorado. Hobbies include hiking, fishing and hanging out at the swimming hole...

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Darrell Scott with guest Bob Hemenger - Creede Theatre 6/23/08

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/23/2008
Influences: A special thanks to ......... Lenny Picket, Stanley Turrentine, David Sanborn, Jr. Walker, Dexter Gordon, Grover Washington Jr, Michael Brecker, King Curtis, Wayne Shorter, Gato Barbieri and Dick Parry (Pink Floyd)
Sounds Like: A little bit of everything I've ever heard!
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Darrell Scott - You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69BwNVtyCKs ...
Posted by Bob Hemenger on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:58:00 PST

A good musician doesn't play music......music plays them!

A good musician doesn't play music......music plays them!
Posted by Bob Hemenger on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:57:00 PST

Brecker Brothers Live In Barcelona - Some Skunk Funk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIGsSLCoIhM R.I.P Michael Brecker!!!!!...
Posted by Bob Hemenger on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:51:00 PST

Sesame Street (Vintage) - Put Down the Duckie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMAixgo_zJ4 Important Advice for all sax players...
Posted by Bob Hemenger on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:10:00 PST

Victor Wooten - Norwegian Wood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9a4ThBNacY A great musician, a great melody, and a great guy!...
Posted by Bob Hemenger on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:59:00 PST

STANLEY TURRENTINE (Live) - Don't Mess With Mr. T

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNlKMxKH87w ...
Posted by Bob Hemenger on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:56:00 PST